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Traditionally, all the Ga towns Ussher, James Town, Osu, La, Teshie, Nungua, Tema and others swore oaths of allegiance to the Ga Mantse, the King of Accra. No chief could be installed without first pledging loyalty to him. This practice is well-documented in colonial records and in Ga custom.

For example, when a new chief of James Town was installed, he took an oath before the Ga Mantse, promising loyalty, obedience, and defense of Accra. This proves that the Ga Mantse has always been recognized as head of the Ga State.

Later, under Nii Amugi II (1965–2004), the Ga Mantse elevated the towns to paramountcy status, giving their chiefs recognition as paramounts. However, he passed away before they could all renew their oaths of allegiance. Today, some towns claim autonomy but history, custom, and tradition show otherwise.

The Ga Mantse is not just another paramount chief. He is the sovereign head of the entire Ga people and the King of Accra.

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The object of the coming of the new King of James Town (whose surname is Amoako Atta, because of his birth on the date of King Amoako Atta of Kyebi’s first entrance into this town) to Usher Town last Monday was to take Oath of Allegiance to King Tackie and the people of both Usher and James Town: which is the Custom of the Natives, when a new King or Chief is installed.

King Tackie, being the Head King of Accra, this new King has to take such an oath of allegiance to him; to say that he will at all times be loyal, and will never swerve from any of the rites and Customs of the town, nor betray him to enemies in case of any war; but will fight bravely in defence of his country. Also that he will not allow any hostile terms to exist between the people of James Town and Usher Town. And that during his reign he will obey all orders given to him by the Government and avoid bringing any trouble upon his people and will govern his people with justice and will at all times seek their interest.

King Tackie first and then some of the Chiefs of the town who represent the whole community of Accra took oaths respectively.

King Tackie then said he would as long as this new King acts upon his oaths…

My 11th Ga entrepreneur

#11 Mr Divine Otoo Agorhom

He is the first Ghanaian to introduce sachet water ..

The primary owner and shareholder of the Standard Group, which includes Standard Beverages and produces Standard Water, is Mr. Divine Otoo Agorhom.

He is the Group Chairman and a principal shareholder, having been instrumental in the company's beginnings and its innovative sachet water business.
Mr. Divine Otoo Agorhom: is the Group Chairman and a key shareholder.
He is also an enterprising business executive with extensive experience in water processing.

He was the first Managing Director of Cob-A Industries Ltd., the company that pioneered sachet water in Ghana and is part of the Standard Group.

HAVE U HEARD OF CITI FM and CITY TV, na Ga man owns it ooo..

On my 6th on the list of Ga entrepreneurs goes to ,

Mr. Nik Amarteifio who is the chairman and majority shareholder of Equatorial Cross Acquisition Limited (ECA), an investment holding firm with majority shareholding in Dannex Limited and Omni Media, Owners of Citi FM .

He is is a product of Mawuli Secondary School (1964) in the Volta Region of Ghana, and Achimota School (1966) in the Greater Accra Region.

Nik is currently the Executive Chairman of Dannex Ayrton Starwin Plc. In this role, he focuses on the strategic direction and effective operation of the Board and its Committees in conformity with the highest standards of Corporate Governance. His goal is to see the Company become internationally recognized in the delivery of healthcare needs.

Nik is also the Vice Chairman of Ghana Agro Foods Company (GAFCO), a leading company in agro foods and veterinary drugs in Ghana.

Nik is a seasoned entrepreneur with experience in many domestic and international transactions within different industries such as mining, real estate, telecommunication, and oil & gas. Through his investment vehicle ECA, he has invested and held Executive Board positions in many companies including International Gold Resources from 1992 to 1996, Magnesium Alloy Company Limited from 1998 to 1999, and the African Selection Mining Company from 1998 to 2011.

Nik has served as a Member on the Ghana Investors Advisory Council, an Advisory Board formed to advise former President John Agyekum Kufour of the Republic of Ghana on foreign direct investment strategies from 2001 to 2008. He has also served as the Lead Director on the Board of Bank of Ghana from 2001 to 2008, and as a Non- Executive Board Member of GCB Bank from 2017 to 2021.

Nik holds a Degree in Economics from the Wesleyan University, Connecticut USA; and an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the Harvard Business School.

In 2000, ECA Investment Holdings, took over the ailing Dannex Limited by buying 80% of the shareholding, with the remaining 20% held by the Government of Ghana. The strategic takeover was followed by a restructuring of the company’s operations in 2005. With annual revenue of US$4 million (2011), Dannex employs 170 people.

Dannex became DannexStarwin when the former acquired majority shares in Starwin Products, another pharmaceuticals giant in Ghana at a cost of GHC 5,566,802.16 million. Dannex owns 68.64% stake in Starwin Products.

Nik Amarteifio net worth is estimated at about $250 million.

Anytime u enter into any drug store and buy any drug made by DANNEX or STARWIN know that a Ga man is behind it ..we have never been lazy and will never be .